Pope Benedict XVI sends his condolences to to King Harald V of Norway and to the friends and families of the victims through Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B for the recent terrorist attacks in the country that happened in Oslo and in Utoya Island. The Pope expressed profound sadness for the great waste of life by senseless bombing of Oslo and random shooting of young people in the Utoya Island. he English-language message continues by saying that Benedict XVI “offers fervent prayers for the victims and their families, invoking God’s peace upon the dead and divine consolation upon those who suffer. At this time of national grief he prays that all Norwegians will be spiritually united in a determined resolve to reject the ways of hatred and conflict and to work together fearlessly in shaping a future of mutual respect, solidarity and freedom for coming generations” The Terrorist attack was committed by Anders Behring Breivik, a right-wing extremist who has been planning the carnage since 2009. We continue to pray for the souls of the dearly departed victims of this carnage.

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